UNISON’s 2023 national delegate conference opened with a motion on increasing participation of lower paid women within the union. The motion was introduced by Sharon Foster, on behalf of the... read more →
The final afternoon of the UNISON’s 2023 local government conference saw several motions on social care passed. The session, chaired by UNISON president Andrea Egan, kicked off with a motion... read more →
Workers who play a critical role in making sure our food is safe to eat are undervalued and overworked, delegates at UNISON’s local government conference were told. A meat hygiene... read more →
An improved pay deal for council and school employees is vital for the economy and community services, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Monday) in a keynote speech. She was... read more →
Speakers at UNISON’s local government conference spoke passionately about the effects of cuts to essential public services and the need for action to save these services from decimation. “Nearly three... read more →
On the second day of UNISON’s local government conference, long-term friend of the union and trade union leader Mehmet Bozgeyik (pictured above, right) addressed delegates with a powerful speech. Mr Bozgeyik... read more →
Bill Esterson (left) and Steve Rotherham (right), fielding questions from delegates UNISON’s energy conference was opened this morning in Liverpool by the region’s metro mayor, Steve Rotherham. He spoke to... read more →
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea, urged delegates at the union’s local government conference to ”get the vote out” in its latest strike ballot, which ends on 4 July. “We need you,... read more →
Gridlock, a new report outlining the inadequacy of current government help to drive energy efficiency, was launched by UNISON today at the union’s annual energy conference, being held in Liverpool.... read more →
The next Labour government will work together with workers and trade unions to rebuild the “hollowed out” local government that the Tories have left us with, Lisa Nandy, MP for... read more →